Deputy General Manager Planning

Job Title - DGM - Planning

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Godrej Properties is among the fastest growing real estate companies in India, having grown by a CAGR of 20% by booking value in the last 5 years and earned the distinction of being the largest listed real estate developer in India for last two financial years (FY2018 and FY2019). We aim to accelerate this momentum further over next few years and are looking for motivated individuals to be a part of our growth story.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role involves project planning, scheduling and time monitoring / reviewing the plans once the work starts and suggesting changes in the current and future plans alongside projects at PAN India. To update the HO & respective Business Heads with all relevant information about plans, deviations from these plan (work & financial progress).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility Area

Key Activities

Planning

• Ensuring that project schedules with resources /cost loaded are prepared on sound assumptions related with productivity, cycle time local factors, project logistics corresponding with chosen methodology in line with business plan. This shall include activities spanning from approvals/ Design/ Procurement/ execution and handover.
• Preparing / reviewing Construction Master & subsequent project Schedules & methodologies in line with Business Plans, Project Execution Plan (PEP) & logistic Plan.
• Supporting RO planning resources in Identifying and including the Ideal sequencing of events in the correct order to establish & monitor accurate critical path for the project to finish on time and on budget.
• Establishing construction Milestones to be achieved in line with financial targets of business plan w.r.t. construction spends.

Monitoring

• Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development & ensuring achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule in line with Business Plans.
• Monitoring projects and raises early warning /suggests corrective action with respect to Resource Planning & Deployment, Time cost over-runs.
• Monitoring all projects activities & milestones as per the GPLs contract requirement and provide effective HO Support to regional planning resources at RO.
• Overseeing the performance of Contractors, sub-contractors ensuring compliance with submitted programs / plans. Co-ordinate with the stakeholders (Internal /External) & PMC to ensure no slippage of planned activities.
• Oversee Contractual correspondence Related to time function and input to safeguard companys interest.
• Supporting Costing Budgeting team cost monitoring for the project

MIS Reporting

• Review weekly & monthly Progress reports, charts & tables, establish trends. Prepare and implement necessary formats for progress monitoring and reports as and when required.
• Review and coordinate procurement with Central Procurement Group.

Process Adherence

• Complies with company defined guidelines and processes
• •Adheres to project timelines

Process Improvement

• Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement
• Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity
• Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area

Learning and Development

• Identifies self development needs
• Takes concrete steps to pursue self development through training, education, projects etc.

KEY INTERACTIONS:

Internal Interfaces

Purpose of Interaction

Regional Heads, Operation Head Project Manager ,Construction Manager, PMC

Support in Highlighting & resolving all issues concerning planning, scheduling and resources needed.

Facilitate decision making in cases of resolving project delays, by coordinating between region and HO functions.

Representatives of Interfacing Departments (Costing-Budgeting,Contracts-Procurement, Strategy, Sales etc.)

Scheduling, Monitoring & Coordination.

External

Contractors, Architects, Consultants.

As and when Required

Position Specifications (Know-How, Skills and Knowledge for this position):

Threshold Education Qualification & Experience

BE (Civil), PGDACM (NICMAR) / ME / M Tech (Construction Management)

Working knowledge in MS Projects and /or Primavera

Should possess 15+ years of planning experience in large construction projects (residential multi-storied apartment complex / townships) out of which 6-8 years at construction site in execution role will be an advantage. To have hands on experience in planning various activities of the projects, coordinating with all departments including micro planning and budgeting.